Introduction
Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants.
IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move.
Internal and external candidates will be considered for this vacancy. For the purposes of this vacancy, internal candidates are defined as staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term graded or ungraded contract, including Junior Professional Officers (JPOs), staff on Special Leave Without Pay (SLWOP), UN Volunteers with at least twelve (12) months of continuous service in IOM, and staff members on secondment/loan released by the Organization, unless otherwise specified in their contract. Staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term graded contract will not retain their contract type if appointed to an ungraded position.
Organizational Context and Scope
Under the overall supervision of the Humanitarian Assistance Coordinator and direct supervision of the Head of Sub-Office Bihac, the Project Engineer will be responsible and accountable for managing and implementing engineering and construction-related activities, including the preparation of technical designs and documentation, support to procurement and tendering processes, supervision of construction works, quality control, coordination with contractors and suppliers, and ensuring that all project activities are carried out in accordance with applicable technical standards, local regulations, approved project documentation and IOM procedures.
- Assess site conditions and prepare conceptual analyses and complete technical documentation, including scope of works, bills of quantities, material specifications, and photographic records.
- Develop all engineering designs in accordance with industry standards, local regulations, and good engineering practice, and consolidate basic and detailed designs into complete bidding and construction packages.
- Support bid evaluation, negotiations, and contract finalization by providing technical assessments of offers and recommendations on contractual terms.
- Monitor construction progress through regular site inspections, ensuring compliance with approved drawings, specifications, material standards, and contractual requirements.
- Identify risks, delays, or variations and provide technical input for contract amendments or additional works, ensuring alignment with approved budgets and schedules.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Education
Experience
Skills
• Knowledge of procurement and tendering procedures in line with organizational rules.
• Knowledge of budgeting, cost estimation and preparation of Bills of Quantities (BoQ).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; knowledge of AutoCAD or similar engineering software is an asset.
Languages
All IOM staff members in all categories are required to be fluent in one of the IOM's official languages (English, French, Spanish).
For this position, fluency in English and one of the official languages in Bosnia and Herzegovina (Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian) is required (oral and written).
Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.
Required Competencies
Notes
Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.
IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.
IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.
No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.